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Beyond freebies: Why Goa needs empowerment, not entitlement

Goa, Oct. 12 -- On a quiet afternoon in a sleepy Goan village, the faint hum of cicadas mingles with the clink of teacups. Joaquim, a retired dockworker, sits on his balcao and gazes across the paddy ... Read More


Crumbling foundations of Goa's public education system

Goa, Oct. 12 -- The recent incidents at government schools in Goa, where a false ceiling collapsed injuring five students in Sanguem and a ceiling fan fell on a nine-year-old in Poriem, are not just i... Read More


Crisis of conscience

Goa, Oct. 12 -- Criminality abounds in every direction in India's smallest state - now including dacoity and violent home invasions as its "new normal" - but it was the heartfelt little vigil for Gaza... Read More


People Power Triumphs: Formula 4 Race Moved Out of Mormugao

Goa, Oct. 12 -- Mormugao residents have once again proven the strength of collective voice, compelling the Goa government to relocate the upcoming international Formula 4 Indian Racing Festival out of... Read More


Borim Bridge Repair Work Begins; Phased Closures Scheduled from Oct 11 to Nov 2

Goa, Oct. 11 -- Repair work on the Borim Bridge is set to begin, with phased closures planned from October 11 to November 2, 2025. Authorities have outlined specific timings to minimize disruption whi... Read More


SIT Arrests Man in Anjuna Land Grab Case; Police Custody Granted

Goa, Oct. 11 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating land grab cases has arrested Sameer Satardekar, a resident of Socorro, for allegedly forging documents and fraudulently transferring ... Read More


Supreme Court Questions Madras High Court's SIT Formation in Karur Stampede Case

Goa, Oct. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Friday raised questions over the Madras High Court's decision to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives. ... Read More


PM Modi, UK's Keir Starmer Highlight India-UK Trade Wins Amid Global Tariff Tensions

Goa, Oct. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, showcased the strength of India-UK trade ties this week, subtly pushing back against the wave of US tariffs reshaping... Read More


Toxic Cough Syrups in India Cause 17 Child Deaths; US FDA Confirms No Shipments to America

Goa, Oct. 11 -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed on Friday that the toxic cough syrups linked to the deaths of children in India have not been distributed in the United States. The... Read More


Archdiocese of Goa and Daman Celebrates Jubilee of Vocations Across Eight North Goa Parishes

Goa, Oct. 11 -- The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman recently marked the Jubilee of Vocations with a unique pan-Goa initiative that saw eight North Goa parishes host simultaneous programmes encouraging yo... Read More